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[Glunn11]

One of my favorite things to do in my free time is watch TV. I know there's a lot of different people from different countries on here, and I think it'd be cool to see the popularity of programs worldwide.

My favorites are the Law & Order reruns, Weeds, The Closer, and American Dad. I also LOOOOVE the late-night block on Cartoon Network (Adult Swim). Absolutely perfect to watch when you're only half-awake

So yeah! What shows do you watch, if you watch any?

[Cheryl55]

I dont watch alot of TV, but when i do, it's typically the news or just something to get some background noise lol.

[misoo]

Not a lot of actual tv for me, but I have watched a few shows over the internet. I like anime mostly.

[Glunn11]

Cool to hear some different tastes! I totally understand the background noise thing: It's so hard to focus on my work when it's totally quiet.

And I've gotten into Internet TV myself, misoo. Funny you mention anime -- I watched the entire Death Note series on the Web

[isaac]

Oh I LOVE cop shows like The Closer, glunn. i'm sad that this is the last season.

[klarissa]

lol, I do love me some Monty Python's Flying Circus.

[Cheryl55]

lol, I do love me some Monty Python's Flying Circus.

LOL oh yeah, you can't go wrong with MP.

Edited by Cheryl55, 08 August 2011 - 03:25 AM.

[misoo]

And I've gotten into Internet TV myself, misoo. Funny you mention anime -- I watched the entire Death Note series on the Web

ooh I loved death note! definitely one of my favorites.

[klarissa]

Ooh, Prime Suspect with helen mirren was a good show too. every once in a while i'll catch a rerun.

[Lambada]

lol big brother! raunchy but funny.

[misoo]

lol big brother! raunchy but funny.

omg big brother! so terrible in the best way possible

[Cheryl55]

omg big brother! so terrible in the best way possible

Not a big reality programme fan. it's ridiculous what people will do to get on tv.

[Glunn11]

Not a big reality programme fan. it's ridiculous what people will do to get on tv.

Maddening, sometimes, ain't it?

But, IMO, the best reality series of all time would have to be The Mole. Fantastic franchise idea -- put a bunch of people together and assign one the task of ensuring the others fail without being caught.

Seasons 1 and 2 of the US version with Anderson Cooper were my favorite. Anderson is the perfect host, omg. There was just something really genuine about the whole thing that hasn't really been demonstrated since.

But a lot of other countries have their own versions, too. The series actually started in Belgium, and the UK and Australia have picked it up, too, along with many non-English nations.

If you can find it, it's quality stuff!

[Glasgow]

Maddening, sometimes, ain't it?

But, IMO, the best reality series of all time would have to be The Mole. Fantastic franchise idea -- put a bunch of people together and assign one the task of ensuring the others fail without being caught.

Seasons 1 and 2 of the US version with Anderson Cooper were my favorite. Anderson is the perfect host, omg. There was just something really genuine about the whole thing that hasn't really been demonstrated since.

But a lot of other countries have their own versions, too. The series actually started in Belgium, and the UK and Australia have picked it up, too, along with many non-English nations.

If you can find it, it's quality stuff!

i remember hearing about this television show a long time ago. never saw it though.
How much was prize for the Winner?

[bonuschris]

i remember hearing about this television show a long time ago. never saw it though.
How much was prize for the Winner?

it varied based on how well they did in the missions. i liked this show a lot too.

[Glunn11]

i'm actually surprised that someone else has heard of it. maybe it was bigger in other nations.

I think some countries are still producing episodes. The Netherlands, I think, is one of them.

[misoo]

The Mole sounds cool but I've never heard of it before. i'll see if i can find the original us season. do they have it online?

[Glunn11]

The Mole sounds cool but I've never heard of it before. i'll see if i can find the original us season. do they have it online?

Well, you can buy the entire season on DVD from Amazon or something. They haven't released the second one on DVD though

[misoo]

Well, you can buy the entire season on DVD from Amazon or something. They haven't released the second one on DVD though

hmm... I'll think about checking it out. DVDS are getting so expensive!

[Glasgow]

hmm... I'll think about checking it out. DVDS are getting so expensive!

yes they are; why I purchase via the internet instead. it is much more cheap and easy for me, and no worrying about those loose disks in your home lol.